Colleges give pregnant and parenting students priority registration

Covered colleges must provide priority registration to pregnant and parenting students. These rules cover Minnesota State institutions and eligible private colleges with in-person courses at a Minnesota campus. They apply when a college offers early registration to any student group. Priority registration must be automatic after the school verifies parenting status; students do not need to petition or obtain discretionary approval. The University of Minnesota is asked to follow these rules.

Minnesota State must not use required student fees or tuition increases to maintain competitive athletic facilities. The restriction applies to the Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. Fees or tuition increases may still support athletic facilities used only or mainly for general student recreation. The University of Minnesota is asked to consider adopting a similar policy.

Public colleges receiving student aid must explain developmental courses and get a student's written acknowledgment before enrollment. This applies to public postsecondary institutions that receive financial aid on behalf of students under the cited state program. A developmental course prepares a student for college-level work, gives no college credit, and does not count toward a degree, diploma, or certificate. The explanation and signed acknowledgment are required before enrollment in the course.

Private career schools must provide specified financial records with license applications, and the state may impose conditions on some licenses. These provisions cover private career schools applying for or renewing a Minnesota license. Which financial records a school must provide depends on its outside audit duties and gross revenue; required records can include audit reports, a compilation report, or tax documents. The state may issue a conditional license when restrictions can reduce risks to students. Conditions may include enrollment caps or a ban on taking new students.

The state provides one-time grants for eligible students in the Fostering Independence Higher Education program. The grants support eligible students in the Fostering Independence Higher Education program. The grants are limited to students eligible under the cited state program. Unused money for summer 2026 may be spent during the 2026–2027 school year. The summer grant money is available until June 30, 2027. The other grant money is for the 2026–2027 school year.